School to Career
Connecting School & Career Opportunities for VAHS Students
Upcoming Career Exploration Opportunities
Lunch & Learn - Guest Speakers in A+
Wednesday, March 20 - UW School of Pharmacy
Wednesday, April 9 - Careers in Dentistry (with reps from No Fear Dentistry)
Interested students should sign up for the A+ session with Ms. Johnston
Careers In Construction Event - April 3
Interested in a hands on experience learning about trades including: masonry, plumbing, electrical, painting, sheet metal, crane operation & more?
Students should check their email for information from Ms. Johnston (jenny.johnston@verona.k12.wi.us)
Automotive Open House - May 1
Mr. Zimmerman, VAHS Auto Teacher, and the Automotive III students will be hosting an Automotive Open House featuring area automotive dealers and automotive education programs.
Students will be able to learn about vehicles, career possibilities and educational opportunities in the automotive industry.
Pictures below are from the 2023 Automotive Open House.
Madison Area Builder's Association Spring Career Day - May 14
Madison Area Builder's Association will host students at Golden Ponds, an in-progress Parade of Homes site, to learn about various skilled trades in homes at different stages of completion.
Possible trades stations include:
- Stamped Concrete
- Kitchen Design
- Smart Home Automation
- Siding
- Plumbing
- Masonry
More information and the sign up for this event will be sent to students through email.
Questions? Contact Ms. Johnston
Youth Apprenticeship
Youth Apprenticeship
Youth Apprenticeship experiences provide 11th and 12th grade students the opportunity to connect classroom content with workplace learning. Benefits of participating in Youth Apprenticeship include:
- Industry experience & career connections
- Paid employment that can occur during the school day
- 2 VAHS Elective Credits for 450 hours of employment
HERE is the video from the family information night hosted by the Dane County School Consortium.
For more information or questions about youth apprenticeship, students should see Ms. Johnston in S1518 (johnstoj@verona.k12.wi.us) or check out www.dcsc.org/ya
Youth Apprenticeship Programs & Pathways
VAHS Job Board
Interested in making money?? Check out the VAHS Job Board.
CLICK THE LINK ABOVE!